Islay Jazz Festival 2007

Wednesday, July 04 2007

Contributed by: ron

"The best wee jazz festival in Scotland" - Martin Taylor

An extraordinary and totally unique event — a Jazz Festival which presents the best jazz you can hear anywhere in Scotland in the most unusual, atmospheric and inspirational venues.

Using the entire island as a backdrop you can hear world-class musicians playing a concert in a distillery filling shed, after a bird-watching walk, in the front room of Islay House or whilst sampling the home baking at Portnahaven.

"Ambience is all at a jazz festival and it is hard to imagine anywhere quite as conducive to laid back improvising as the Hebridean island of Islay ... intoxicating" - The Times

These are just some of the wonderful criticisms about the Islay Jazz Festival. This years festival will be held from Friday 14 September to Sunday 16 September and will see top class artists performing in top class venues all over the island. Last years festival was a huge success and this years festival will probably be no different.

The artists performing on Friday 15 September will be:

  • Phil Alexander / Catriona McKay
  • Anders Bergcrantz Quartet
  • Tommy Smith / Brian Kellock
  • Haftor Medbøe Mini Group
  • Live Sciences

    On Saturday you can watch the following artists:

  • Ken Peplowski Quartet
  • Leah Gough-Cooper Quartet
  • Moishe’s Bagel
  • Haftor Medbøe Mini Group
  • Scottish Jazz All Stars
  • Ken Peplowski
  • Phil Alexander/Catriona McKay
  • Ryan Quigley Sextet

    The last day's programme will see:

  • Chris Greive Quintet
  • Ken Peplowski & Brian Kellock
  • Sheena Swanson Quartet [Listen to Sheena]
  • Anders Bergcrantz / Konrad Wiszniewski Quintet
  • Laura Macdonald’s Haste Ye Back

    Festival Information & tickets:

  • Weekender Ticket: £50. Only available from 0131 467 5200 until 31st August 2007. The organization will guarantee admission and a seat to holders of Weekenders, on the basis that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the concert starting. If you arrive later we cannot guarantee entry, but will do our best.
  • Tickets for individual concerts available from Mairi Clark, Celtic Craft Shop, Main Street, Bowmore 01496 810262. Or via 0131 467 5200. Online at: www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk or www.thebooth.co.uk. Tickets may be available on the door please note many capacities are limited, so the organization strongly recommend advance booking.

  • Download the full programme here [will require acrobat reader]
  • Visit the official Islay Jazz Festival Website here

    The second picture shows Brian and Sheena during last years festival

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